Research and Education Network for Uganda

Although Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming research, education and innovation around the world, many institutions in Uganda continue to face barriers to adopting AI technologies. According to the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO)’s 2026 Artificial Intelligence Readiness Assessment for Uganda, the country is still stre...

We are delighted to announce that Dr. Olive Sabiiti has been appointed Deputy Chairperson of the RENU Board.
 
Dr. Sabiiti is the Vice Chancellor at Cavendish University Uganda, with extensive experience in higher education leadership, academic governance, and institutional development. Throughout her distinguished career, she has championed quality education, resea...

On 21st July 2026, we were honoured to host the Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Office of the President, Rt.Hon Eng Asiimwe Jonard, at the RENU Offices in Makerere University.

During the Digital Technologies, Artificial Intelligence and National Compute Infrastructure session at the College of Engineering, Design, Art and Technology (CEDAT), RENU sho...

Uganda’s higher education institutions are required by the Ministry of Education and Sports to implement a new Competence-Based Education and Training (CBET) curriculum in 2027, with the main objective being to equip learners with critical thinking, and practical, industry-relevant skills, thereby reducing youth unemployment and building a workforce that’s ready to drive Ugan...